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Definition of state school in English:

state school

noun

A school that is funded and controlled by the state and for which no fees are charged.

‘In a nation where rowing is dominated by private school programmes, Tanner began teaching and coaching at state school, Ealing Grammar.’

‘Every time government subsidises a private school at the expense of a state school it helps the private sector to build its balance sheet.’

‘But it is based on the cheque book: if you can afford to send your child to a private school, to pay for extra lessons, or to move into the catchment area of a decent state school, then you are fine.’

‘Some years ago, my eldest son, from a state school but via a sixth form college, applied to Oxford, among other universities, to read law.’

‘He's still glowing from the spat he had on radio last week with the minister about who can and can't teach in a state school.’

‘The top state school was Colchester Royal Grammar School on 512.3 points per student.’

‘It is surely of little importance whether a college's students are drawn from a public school or a state school.’

‘Such a sum could have been more fairly spent improving a state school or employing more teachers.’

‘The quest for normality includes sending Gina-Maria to the local state school.’

‘In the present ecumenical atmosphere it might even be possible for a reformed church school and a Catholic school to be accommodated within the same state school.’

‘Avonmore primary, a state school in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, came 19th, with an aggregate score of 266.’

‘The most eye-catching proposal, first outlined last year, is to allow parents to send their children free to a private school provided the fees are no more than a state school.’

‘After losing a gruelling three-year battle with Cumbria County Council to save Lowick as a state school, it began life as an independent with a rousing opening parade on Wednesday.’

‘It is an expensive quandary involving private schools or moving house to be in the catchment area of a decent state school, and often it also means paying for extra tuition.’

‘A bright boy with an inquisitive mind, Pycroft went to a state school and became a member of the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth, a government body that nurtures exceptional children.’

‘Burnham GS, a mixed state school, was encouraged by Bucks County Council to apply for funding.’

‘No state school in the UK today - primary or secondary - can be relied upon to promote Christian beliefs or values.’

‘It was a medium sized village with a public school and a state school.’

‘I'd rather beg than send children to state school, Letwin says’

‘The government in this country is crying out for English teacher's, and I've got an English degree, but I can't teach in a state school because I can't do long multiplication.’